Course:                          Fundamentals of Programming in Python                                     
                                                  
                 Contact Hours:                   24 
                  
                 Pre-requisite:                   Computer Literacy 
                  
                  
                 Description 
                  
                 This course aims to teach learners the basics of programming computers using Python. Students 
                 will learn how to construct a program from a series of simple instructions in Python. This course 
                 avoids all but the simplest mathematics and anyone with moderate computer experience should 
                 be able to master the materials in this course. 
                  
                 Target Audience 
                  
                 This course is designed for individuals that are interested in the field of Python Programming 
                     •   Students 
                     •   Programmers 
                     •   IT Professionals 
                  
                 Learning outcomes 
                  
                 On completion of this course, learners will be able to: 
                  
                     •    Describe the basics of the Python programming language 
                     •   Install Python and write your first program 
                     •   Use variables to store, retrieve and calculate information 
                     •   Utilize core programming tools such as functions and loops 
                          
                                                   
        
       Course Content 
        
         1.  Opportunities in Value Addition (home base) Course Overview. Usage of Python. 
          Download & Install of Python, Formatted Printing, Literals & Variables 
         2.   Formatted Printing, Variables & Calculations 
         3.   Formatted Printing, Expressions, Statements 
         4.   Boolean expressions, Decisions with if-else 
         5.   Decisions with if-else and Loops (while & for) 
         6.   Loops and Arrays (for in loops) 
         7.   Decisions (if, if-else), Procedures & Functions 
         8.   Decisions, Arrays, Procedures and Functions